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Tom Verducci / Sports Illustrated:
Exclusive: Angels Take Shohei Ohtani Off Trade Market, Intend to Make Postseason Push — Shohei Ohtani is off the trade market. After fielding various trade offers for Ohtani and holding internal discussions the past two days, the Angels decided late Wednesday afternoon not only to hold Ohtani …
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Dawn Klemish / MLB.com:
Ohtani dazzles in one-hit shutout vs. Tigers — DETROIT — As only Shohei Ohtani can, the Angels' two-way superstar created all the buzz heading into Thursday afternoon's game and then heightened it even further, hurling a shutout on 111 pitches during the Angels' 6- win over the Tigers …
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Angels keeping Shohei Ohtani, he celebrates with 1-hitter — Shohei Ohtani is staying with the Los Angeles Angels, at least for the rest of the season. — The Angels said they have decided not to deal the two-way superstar, a morning after making a significant move that signaled they are in win …
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Shohei Ohtani throws first complete-game shutout of his career in Detroit Tigers' 6-0 loss — The Los Angeles Angels won't trade Shohei Ohtani before Tuesday's trade deadline. — The two-way superstar, arguably the best player in baseball history, showed why the Angels made the right decision …
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Big weekend in Baltimore could impact Yankees' trade deadline plans — With the Aug. 1 trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Yankees, as of Thursday morning, feel they are in a position to be buyers. But with a big series in Baltimore starting on Friday, the team is taking things day-by-day.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Oh, geez. The Chicago White Sox begin their selloff with a flourish — and no one should feel safe. — Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn seemed surprised by the question. — “Oh, geez,” he said late Wednesday night when asked if the trade of Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López …
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Sell-off begins for Chicago White Sox, who trade pitchers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López to Los Angeles Angels — Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López were pivotal additions when the Chicago White Sox began their rebuild in 2016. — Late Wednesday, they were the first two players moved …
LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs erase 5-run deficit to beat White Sox 10-7 and sweep the City Series: 'It was loud, fun, and it's really hot' — Reports swirled of possible trade destinations for Chicago White Sox starter Lance Lynn throughout Wednesday afternoon. — The right-hander was still with the Sox on Wednesday night …
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Tim Healey / Newsday:
After Jeff McNeil's HBP anger against Yankees, Mets pooh-pooh idea of retaliation — For a moment Wednesday night, Jeff McNeil was — as he is periodically — outwardly furious. — Yankees lefthander Carlos Rodon drilled him with a 95-mph fastball, square in the back, in the top of the fourth inning of the Mets' 3-1 loss.
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Jarrett Bell / USA Today:
Sean Payton pinpoints blame for Broncos' collapse, Russell Wilson's woes: ‘20 dirty hands’ — ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Not one minute had passed from the moment Sean Payton welcomed a curious visitor into his office when the new Denver Broncos coach delivered a striking message. — “Can I say this to you?”
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Jorge Castillo / Los Angeles Times:
Nolan Arenado to the Dodgers? Cardinals, Dodgers have had trade talks — For weeks, the Dodgers have hinted they would not remain idle before Tuesday's trade deadline. Team officials acknowledged the roster had holes and they acknowledged they would attempt to fill them.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Acquire Carlos Santana — 4:00pm: The Brewers have now officially announced the deal. — 2:06pm: The Brewers and Pirates are in agreement on an intra-division trade that'll send first baseman Carlos Santana from Pittsburgh to Milwaukee, reports Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Twitter link).
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